Automotive Mechanics - AOS & Automotive Technology - AAS

The Instructional Program

The Automotive Technology program at Delhi is a fully accredited, college-level program
with NATEF and ASE Certification. Credits earned during the associate's degree program
are fully transferable should a graduate decide to pursue a bachelor's degree in this
field.

The program offers two associate's degree options to the entering student. The associate's
degree options are the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Technology
and the Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Automotive Mechanics. The technical
course requirements are nearly the same for both degrees (AOS students participate
in an additional six hours of lab each semester), so that a graduate's employability
is the same regardless of the degree option. The difference between the two degrees
is the number of General Education and liberal arts courses that are required. The
AAS degree has a greater liberal arts and sciences component, which makes it a good
choice for those who plan to continue their education after Delhi. On the other hand,
it is more rigorous and may be more difficult for students who do not have a good
math and science background.

ASE Articulation

High school students are able to earn college credits in SUNY Delhi's Automotive Technology
program prior to their enrollment at the college. This articulation agreement is based
upon the national ASE Certification examinations. If a high school student has successfully
passed any ASE exams, he or she will be given college credit toward the appropriate
course(s) in the Delhi Automotive curriculum. Further information can be obtained
from the Automotive faculty at SUNY Delhi.

Transfer Options

The majority of graduates proceed directly to employment in an automotive service
capacity, but there are transfer options as well:

Transfer to a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Management. Two regional colleges
that offer this program are Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA;
and SUNY Farmingdale.

Transfer to a Technology Education or a Vocational Education bachelor's degree program,
which would lead to a teaching career at the high school level. In New York State,
two schools that offer this degree are SUNY Oswego and SUNY Buffalo.

Minimum Requirements to be Considered for Admission

AOS degree in Automotive Mechanics:

Freshman:

high school graduate with 70 high school GPA or 2500 GED test score

English Regents recommended: 65

Transfer Student:

Transfer GPA: 2.0

AAS degree in Automotive Technology

Freshman:

high school graduate with 75 high school GPA or 2500 GED test score

Algebra Regents recommended: 73

English Regents recommended: 73

Transfer Student:

Transfer GPA: 2.0

CURRICULUM

SUNY General Education Requirements: Students who intend to receive AA, AS, or baccalaureate degrees must satisfy SUNY
and campus General Education (GE) requirements to graduate. Students should be aware
that GE requirements may vary by academic program. Consult with your academic advisor.
For general information, see the "General Education" section of this catalog.

AAS and AOS degree students may not be required to fulfill General Education (GE)
requirements; however, any student who may wish to transfer should complete as many
GE courses as possible. Consult with your academic advisor.

Technical Standards: In addition to academic requirements, all applicants must also be able to meet the
minimum Technical Standards for the program, with or without reasonable accommodation.